yeah it's pretty awesome, i still can't believe that we live in a world where we can put a laser on the work bench lol. i'm definitely gonna be doing more with it in future vids so stay tuned and thank you so much for watching!
Ok. I want one! Not sure I have an immediate use for it, but that is one very COOL TOOL! Thanks for the excellent demo. And, as always, thank you for sharing your time and efforts with us in YT land. Did you ever do a vid of the restoration of Mr B&S horizontal mill?
yeah it's pretty flippin sweet lol. i didn't video the B&S restore because it was just too much work, and it was filthy. i tried in the beginning but things were going so slow because i'd have to constantly clean myself up so i could stop and operate the camera. i ended up taking some vacation and just worked on it every day all day for a couple weeks and knocked it out. thanks very much for watching btw!
Thanks for doing this video. I've been on the fence about these laser engravers and this video certainly gives me a better understanding of what they can do. Keep up with these great videos. Your explanations and demonstrations are great.
thank you so much, i really appreciate that. i hope that the info is helpful, i've definitely been impressed with the machine. and thank you very much for watching!
yeah, it's pretty slick. i just keep thinking that 12 year old me would be blown away if he knew that one day he'd be playing with lasers in his own garage... 😂
To make the numbers darker, you could put on a layer of paint that will deposit in the groove left by the engraving and remove the excess once it dries.
Yeah I actually have a spray, “laser marking spray” that essentially does exactly the same thing but drys as sort of a really dense powder so it can be easily wiped off.
it's a real game changer, technology is just crazy these days. i would love to check out a fiber laser, i just learned about them through researching how to use this laser for the vid. thanks for watching btw!
that a pretty cool machine. Wouldn't mind having one for my shop. Regarding aluminum, If you have the time and energy could you try soaking the Aluminum in some sort of etching solution (maybe vinegar). Hopefully that would make the surface less reflective. KOKO!
that's a good idea, and someone mentioned sand or bead blasting as well. all great ideas, maybe i can do some experimenting in the future and share the results. thanks very much!
That is one fine addition to the shop! I`ll be upgrading my minila quite soon, and the new handwheels will be a decent opportunity for proper mic. dials, but that is a project in itself... The handwheels are easy, but the manual work for the damned dials is torture, as you said, the laser is the only really viable option in modern times... The efficiency of the laser is just ridiculous... Like dayum... You can also remake machine plate labels and similar stuff to that... I`ll have to get one of these bad boys myself at some point... I have tonnes of crap that could be done with one of these... Nice demonstration! Best regards! Steuss
At 8:49, can you disassemble the rotary axis and do some blueprinting to improve the performance/results? How about pulling the electronics and making your own precision (better precision) axis
The runout I mentioned doesn't have anything to do with the electronics, or the precision of the rotary indexing ability of the axis. It's pretty accurate really, capable of 0.1mm increments. That being said, I wouldn't mind adapting a really nice 3" six jaw chuck or something to it. 🙂
How to make a micrometer dial like a pro: Step 1) Get a $2200 laser for free, Step 2) Have it do all the work for you. Step 3) Wish you were living in a fantasy where they give these away to everybody.
It would be interesting to try laser engraving the dials after they have been soda blasted or fine bead blasted to produce a matt/satin surface finish before engraving. Also can you re-engrave the piece a second time on the same index settings to increase the engraving indent?
yeah i think that would create a very very nice finish, would def like to give it a shot. and yes you can absolutely do multiple passes. thanks for watching!
At 10:30, does the SW allow for "Degrees per mark"? If it does, why worry about the diameter, just make your marks every 3.6deg, or 18deg, or 36deg.. If it does not allow for "Degree" divisions, why not?
I didn't explain it very well in the video, but that's not how the software works. Your are not creating a CAD model, it's more akin to vector graphic software.
i really don't know how anodizing would affect it. my guess would be that the anodizing would help and give the laser something to burn into, but i'm not certain. worth testing for sure
The consumable part is the lens, which is very quick and easy to replace and it comes with a replacement in the box. I don't know the life expectancy but as long as the lens is kept clean I wouldn't expect it to be an issue. The forced air system helps to keep the lens clean and prevents smoke soot from building up on it. But it's good practice to check the lens after heavy use and make sure it's clean.
Very cool! Definitely the way to do dials. Would be interesting to see other applications
yeah it's pretty awesome, i still can't believe that we live in a world where we can put a laser on the work bench lol. i'm definitely gonna be doing more with it in future vids so stay tuned and thank you so much for watching!
I got the 40W Falcon 2, and it's amazing. I'll be making tons of stuff with this.
congrats! they are awesome tools to have in the arsenal and im looking forward to doing more with mine as well. thank you for watching!
Excellent video and INCREDIBLE laser. I would put it on my Christmas List, but I’m afraid Santa still has me on the NAUGHTY LIST.
Maybe next year.
thanks very much! and yeah it's pretty awesome, i love it. you're not alone btw, i have a permanent spot on the naughty list lol.
Ok. I want one! Not sure I have an immediate use for it, but that is one very COOL TOOL! Thanks for the excellent demo. And, as always, thank you for sharing your time and efforts with us in YT land. Did you ever do a vid of the restoration of Mr B&S horizontal mill?
yeah it's pretty flippin sweet lol. i didn't video the B&S restore because it was just too much work, and it was filthy. i tried in the beginning but things were going so slow because i'd have to constantly clean myself up so i could stop and operate the camera. i ended up taking some vacation and just worked on it every day all day for a couple weeks and knocked it out. thanks very much for watching btw!
Thanks for doing this video. I've been on the fence about these laser engravers and this video certainly gives me a better understanding of what they can do. Keep up with these great videos. Your explanations and demonstrations are great.
thank you so much, i really appreciate that. i hope that the info is helpful, i've definitely been impressed with the machine. and thank you very much for watching!
What a great addition to the shop! I can't wait to see it in some future projects!
yeah it's super cool, and you definitely will! thanks very much for watching!
That’s a nice piece of equipment for a home shop.
yeah, it's pretty slick. i just keep thinking that 12 year old me would be blown away if he knew that one day he'd be playing with lasers in his own garage... 😂
Thanks for making this video.
thanks very much for watching 🙂
To make the numbers darker, you could put on a layer of paint that will deposit in the groove left by the engraving and remove the excess once it dries.
Yeah I actually have a spray, “laser marking spray” that essentially does exactly the same thing but drys as sort of a really dense powder so it can be easily wiped off.
Wow. What a machine. This is very nice, but I think maybe way in the future for me.
Yeah it's really pretty awesome, I'm very impressed with it. And nothing wrong with a good wish list! 😉 thanks for watching btw 🙂
Cool review man 😀
thanks very much!
That dial seems entirely fit for purpose. The speed at which the laser produced it is the impressive part.
yeah for sure, it's crazy fast. thanks very much for watching btw!
Great vid. Thx.
thanks very much!
Great job thank you from Australia, I am looking at this same laser👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
thanks very much! i hope the vid has some useful info to help with your decision. 🙂
Needing dials for some custom jigs / tools is the reason that pushed me over the edge to invest in a fiber laser for the shop!
it's a real game changer, technology is just crazy these days. i would love to check out a fiber laser, i just learned about them through researching how to use this laser for the vid. thanks for watching btw!
Thank you for the video sure beats using a sawblade on the lathe and and then messing up with a stamp ask me how I know I'm ashamed to admit
haha, yeah it's honestly kind of a game changer for the home shop. thanks very much for watching!
that a pretty cool machine. Wouldn't mind having one for my shop. Regarding aluminum, If you have the time and energy could you try soaking the Aluminum in some sort of etching solution (maybe vinegar). Hopefully that would make the surface less reflective. KOKO!
that's a good idea, and someone mentioned sand or bead blasting as well. all great ideas, maybe i can do some experimenting in the future and share the results. thanks very much!
@@hersch_toolTo keep the lines and numbers from rubbing off try coating the surface with a clear spray.
@@ellieprice363 I used a spray, it won't mark aluminum at all without it.
I'd be really interested in seeing how it works with brass
yeah, i wish i'd have thought of that. maybe in a future vid! thanks for watching!
That is one fine addition to the shop! I`ll be upgrading my minila quite soon, and the new handwheels will be a decent opportunity for proper mic. dials, but that is a project in itself... The handwheels are easy, but the manual work for the damned dials is torture, as you said, the laser is the only really viable option in modern times... The efficiency of the laser is just ridiculous... Like dayum... You can also remake machine plate labels and similar stuff to that... I`ll have to get one of these bad boys myself at some point... I have tonnes of crap that could be done with one of these... Nice demonstration!
Best regards!
Steuss
yeah it's a real game changer for the home shop. looking forward to trying all kinds of stuff with it. cheers!
At 8:49, can you disassemble the rotary axis and do some blueprinting to improve the performance/results? How about pulling the electronics and making your own precision (better precision) axis
The runout I mentioned doesn't have anything to do with the electronics, or the precision of the rotary indexing ability of the axis. It's pretty accurate really, capable of 0.1mm increments. That being said, I wouldn't mind adapting a really nice 3" six jaw chuck or something to it. 🙂
Frickin lasers!
frickin' lasers!
Amazing!
thanks for watching 🙂
It’s a beast!
it is! 😉
How to make a micrometer dial like a pro: Step 1) Get a $2200 laser for free, Step 2) Have it do all the work for you. Step 3) Wish you were living in a fantasy where they give these away to everybody.
If you can't afford a $2k tool maybe you should not be looking into how to make something like a pro.
It would be interesting to try laser engraving the dials after they have been soda blasted or fine bead blasted to produce a matt/satin surface finish before engraving. Also can you re-engrave the piece a second time on the same index settings to increase the engraving indent?
yeah i think that would create a very very nice finish, would def like to give it a shot. and yes you can absolutely do multiple passes. thanks for watching!
At 10:30, does the SW allow for "Degrees per mark"? If it does, why worry about the diameter, just make your marks every 3.6deg, or 18deg, or 36deg.. If it does not allow for "Degree" divisions, why not?
I didn't explain it very well in the video, but that's not how the software works. Your are not creating a CAD model, it's more akin to vector graphic software.
At 14:00, How about home made anodized aluminum?
i really don't know how anodizing would affect it. my guess would be that the anodizing would help and give the laser something to burn into, but i'm not certain. worth testing for sure
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thanks for watching!
At 13:30, what is the expected lifespan of the laser at each power setting?
The consumable part is the lens, which is very quick and easy to replace and it comes with a replacement in the box. I don't know the life expectancy but as long as the lens is kept clean I wouldn't expect it to be an issue. The forced air system helps to keep the lens clean and prevents smoke soot from building up on it. But it's good practice to check the lens after heavy use and make sure it's clean.
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thanks!
does the software allow you to flip the #s around so they are not upside down?
yeah of course, you can orient things however you need to. the software is pretty powerful actually, like a blend of photoshop and cnc control.